Our perfect location enables exploration into the heart of the well-known Garden Route.Explore Oudtshoorn with us for a full day (all included). This is available for a three night stay only.

Visiting & experiencing an ostrich farm

World Heritage site: Cango Caves

(Heritage Tour / Adventure Tour)

Nature Lovers

75

Plant Species

As far as plant species are concerned, more than 75 plant species
have been recorded in all three vegetation types.

6

Indigenous Tree

Includes 6 indigenous tree species

11

Succulent Plant

Interestingly 11 different indigenous succulent plant species are also recorded,
including two endangered species, namely Haworthia chloracantha var. subglauca and
Haworthia kingiana.

Bird Lovers

185

Different Species

More than 185 different bird species have been recorded on the reserve.

26

Astounding

An astounding 26 of these species are endemic to Southern Africa

5

Fynbos endemics

5 of these endemic birds are specifically endemic to the Cape Floral Region and to the Fynbos
Biome. The 5 Fynbos endemics are the Agulhas Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda brevirostris),
the Victorin's Warbler (Cryptillas victorini), the Cape Sugarbird (Promerops cafer), the
Orange-breasted Sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea), and the Protea Canary (Crithagra
leucopterus).

The reserve has a large dam that is situated near the lodge. This dam has a large
population of freshwater fish that attract a variety of waterbirds. A heronry has been established in a dead tree near the dam. There are mostly Reed Cormorants
(Phalacrocorax africanus), as well as African Darters (Anhinga rufa), a Little Egretts (Egretta
garzetta) and Grey Herons (Ardea cinerea).

Safari Lovers

Expect to see:

Nyala

Plains Zebra

Scrub Hare

Small-grey Mongoose

Small Spotted Genet

Caracal

Southern Giraffe

Vervet Monkey

Vlei Rat

Water Mongoose

Giraffes

Eland

Blue Wildebeest

Bushpig

Cape Clawless Otter

Cape Porcupine

Cape Serotine Bat

Caracal

Four-striped Grass Mouse

Greater Kudu

Impala

Large Grey Mongoose

Sable

Garden Route golf courses in the Western Cape

Experience the world class golf courses which are on our doorstep (transfers and golfing are not included in our packages though can be arranged and paid for as external activities at the lodge):

Mossel Bay

Pinnacle Point Beach & Golf Resort

Mossel Bay Golf Club

George

Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate

George Golf Club

Oubaai Golf Club

Kingswood Golf Estate

Knysna

Simola Golf & Country Estate

Pezula Resort Hotel

Knysna Golf Club

External Activities

(not included in our packages but transfers/activities can be arranged at the lodge):